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What are rectifiers PPT?
Rectifiers Rectifier: Rectifier is that circuit, that converts ac to dc. The following two types of rectifier circuit can be used: I. Half wave rectifier II. Full wave rectifier 2. Half wave Rectifier • The process of removing one-half the input signal to establish a dc level is called half-wave rectification.
What is a rectifier used for?
Using a rectifier in the power supply helps in converting AC to DC power supply. Bridge rectifiers are widely used for large appliances, where they are capable of converting high AC voltage to low DC voltage.
What is the need of rectifier?
Rectifiers are essential circuits for power supplies that convert an AC input voltage into a DC voltage supply that can be used to power electronic circuits.
What are parameters of rectifier?
The most important rectifier parameters are the forward voltage drop (Vf) and the reverse recovery time (trr). The reverse recovery loss is where the rectifier becomes reverse biased, and current appears to actually flow backward through the rectifier.
Why diode is used in rectifier?
In simple words, a diode allows current in just one direction. This unique property of the diode allows it to act sort of a rectifier by converting an alternating current to a DC source.
What are the components of rectifier?
There are three major components in a rectifier: transformer, stack, and cabinet. The purpose of the transformer is to safely separate the incoming AC voltage (primary side) from the secondary side, which is adjusted to control the output voltage of the rectifier.
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Which diode is used in rectifier?
The main application of p-n junction diode is in rectification circuits. These circuits are used to describe the conversion of a.c signals to d.c in power supplies. Diode rectifier gives an alternating voltage which pulsates in accordance with time.